2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Problems and Repair Histories
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2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Classes for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2001 | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 12 E-Classes, 10.0 months of data per E-Class, average 134000 miles Small sample size. Join or 12 E-Classes, 10.0 months of data per E-Class, average 134000 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
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| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 92000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 93000 | 2000 | Replaced 1 cat converter. And ball joint. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Wagon
221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 80000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 110000 | 20 | 1 front headlight keeps going out. |
| Sep | 2011 | 112000 | 2520 | Replaced engine and transmission mounts. Replaced catalytic converter. Repaired front headlight wiring. |
| Nov | 2011 | 115000 | 300 | Gas filler lock broken |
| Nov | 2012 | 134000 | 500 | Replace pads |
| Jan | 2013 | 137000 | 0 | Rear light out |
| Mar | 2013 | 137000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 127000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 152000 | 1100 | Alternator ceased functioning. Car ceased to operate at repair shop as battery was depleted. |
| Jul | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2004 | 250 | Warning light on, vacuum leak, repaired, never recurred. | |
| Apr | 2006 | 100 | A/C not cold, recharged. System leaks, periodic recharges ever since(DIY after the initial one). | |
| May | 2012 | 69000 | 4000 | Front ball joints, rear shocks, Lower control arm bushings, steering bushing, tie rods(inner+outer) front axle boots valve cover gaskets |
| Sep | 2012 | 70000 | 5000 | Car stalled, would not start again. Transmission largely replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 75000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 400 | I replaced L&R front half drive shafts & boots. Dealer wanted $3000, my shop did it for $300 with rebuilt shafts. I replaced L&R front half drive shafts & boots. Dealer wanted $3000, my shop did it for $400 with rebuilt shafts. | |
| Jan | 2013 | 131000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
275-horsepower 4.3L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 119000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 120000 | 1500 | catalytic converter was bad |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 193000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 204300 | 70 | One HID headlight light bulb went bad, changed out both bulbs. |
| Jun | 2011 | 249000 | 200 | Replace both outer tie rods and align |
| Mar | 2012 | 277000 | 160 | Recently installed both lower ball joints. Did the work myself. Cost about 85 bucks for the parts, had it aligned for 75 bucks, and bought 4 new tires, at about 600 bucks for the 4. |
| Sep | 2012 | 297000 | 8 | Replaced leaking fuel hose. |
| Oct | 2012 | 300000 | 79 | Replaced regen valve. |
| Mar | 2013 | 315000 | 20 | Replaced rf wheel bearing. |
2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
275-horsepower 4.3L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 150000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 171000 | 600 | Oil Level Senor needed to be replaced. Sent faulty "Check Oil Level" warnings to dash. |
| Sep | 2011 | 173000 | 1000 | Tire wear (feathering) on front passenger side. Caused by worn suspension components, i.e. lower ball joints. |
| Mar | 2012 | 178000 | 2000 | Engine Mounts Transmission Mounts |
| Sep | 2012 | 182000 | 4500 | hydraulic system failure. replace hydraulic unit @ $1920 + labor. |
| Mar | 2013 | 185000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2013 | 226000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 226000 | 1245 | Pigtail failed in right front headlight due to insulation breakdown. Could not repair with shrink insulation, so replaced both L and R headlight assemblies, including the front running lights. Also replaced L brake light assembly. |
| Mar | 2013 | 226000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 95000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 95000 | 1200 | FRONT END NEED TO BE REPLACED WEAR PROBLEM |
| Jun | 2012 | 135000 | 300 | new pads 4 wheels |
| Nov | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 125000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 127000 | 1200 | Catalytic converter failed on one side. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 100000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 100000 | 0 | rear brake lights switch needed to be replaced |
| Sep | 2011 | 118000 | 1300 | replaced AC compressor and lines replaced emblem |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Turkey | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 88040 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 94860 | 500 | drivers side exhaust manifold replaced. Part was an upgraded part by mercedes with new part number |
| Mar | 2013 | 110360 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 105000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 108700 | 100 | Left rear window regulator failed |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in West Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 79000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 80000 | 0 | During routine maintenance technician discovered a valve cover seeping. They are supposedly contacting my extended aftermarket warranty company trying to get them to pay for the repair. Rear window power sunshade is malfunctioning. They are supposedly contacting my extended aftermarket warranty company to see if they will cover the repairs. Requires a new part, they cannot fix it. |
| Mar | 2011 | 88000 | 0 | The power rear window sunshade material was bunching up instead of disappearing into the cargo shelf like it is supposed to. Car underwent inspection by warranty company, work approved, new part ordered and installed. Both valve covers have been leaking for several months and were gradually getting worse. Warranty company inspected and authorized the replacement of both sides gaskets. The sunroof wind deflector will not raise on its own. The tech said a vinyl strip became stiff and prevents its proper operation. His opinion was too expensive to pay for myself and the warranty company refused to authorize this. |
| May | 2011 | 89000 | 0 | I had the car in 30 days before my aftermarket warranty expires. Trunk lock was frozen and the tech lubed and fixed it. Waiting for warranty company to approve a couple of other things. No charges yet because the R.O. remains open. |
| Jun | 2011 | 89000 | 150 | Rubber insulation fell off the GPS antenna. The shield is not available by itself so I had to order the painted cap that comes with the antenna shield and the underlying gasket. The rain sensing wiper is not working properly. They installed a new sensor but that did not help. They are now trying to locate the service manual (theirs was discarded) to see if there is any adaptation (programming) required. |
| Aug | 2011 | 90500 | 500 | I ordered the parts and the tech installed the cap for the GPS antenna (rubber tip broke off) and the photo-chromatic glass for the driver's side mirror (was darkening). The tech finally had the service manual and my intermttant wiper problem is diagnosed as the aftermarket windshield. This was still covered by the warranty. |
| Oct | 2011 | 91000 | 200 | I had a check engine light and a P0170 code that indicated a possible failed MAF. A friend loaned me one, I swapped them, and that seemed to fix it. I then bought one and installed it myself; problem solved. |
| Feb | 2012 | 93000 | 0 | The power rear sunshade malfunctioned again. This is the 2nd time I have had this replaced and I am told they are unrepairable. The last time the aftermarket warranty covered this and this time the 12/12,000 MB warranty did. |
| Mar | 2012 | 93000 | 0 | Although I didn't have any known problems I went in for their free safety inspection. I was told that both front ball joints have some play in them. The tech said this is very common. |
| Sep | 2012 | 96000 | 0 | Second tech also said I needed new ball joints. Then I got my preferred tech, and he said the other two techs were trying to "hose" me. The other two techs are no longer working there. |
| Jan | 2013 | 97000 | 545 | I had a check engine light and the dealer found 2 problems. The crankshaft position sensor was bad and also an oxygen sensor (right front). I received a 10% discount because I had a coupon. |
| Mar | 2013 | 99000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 90000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 91000 | 300 | Right rear window lift failed and required repair. |
| Sep | 2012 | 107000 | 640 | replace front and rear pads and rotors added a few ounces of freon |
| Dec | 2012 | 108000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 152000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 154000 | 180 | Both Outer CV Front boots were worn out. Replaced them both with aftermarket parts. |
| Jun | 2011 | 165000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 73780 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 74400 | 0 | Electrical leak drained battery. Replaced old aftermarket battery with new OEM unit from dealer for $400. Also unhooked integrated carphone, possible source of leak. Replaced 2 HID headlight bulbs. Installed permanent battery charger connection. |
| Feb | 2010 | 77780 | 0 | Intermittent engine non-starting (cranking, but not catching) resulted in CEL. Code described "crank position sensor". Code cleared, no charge. Repair to be made at later date with replacement sensor, problem not critical, will live with for now. |
| Mar | 2010 | 78740 | 300 | Loss of power when engine hot, cranked but wouldn't fire until cool. Crank position sensor replaced. |
| Jul | 2011 | 94860 | 1900 | Left-front wheel bearing heat-fused to hub, severely hamping wheel rotation. Two parts could not be separated in shop, whole assembly replaced. |
2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 86800 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 88040 | 750 | Replace crankshaft sensor. Problem found in computer memory. Cost to repair $350. Front brakes/rotors, also B service. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Great Britain | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 48000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 48000 | 1479 | Driver noticed unusual noise from front of engine. Diagnosed by shop as water pump bearing failure and water pump replaced. |
| Jul | 2011 | 53000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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